It's a fact. You have to give to grow. When you give, you make room for good things to come into your life. You become what my family calls a Sweetie. By learning how to give, you grow as a person. Here is how I became a sweetie and learned to apply the principles to my business. Personal Sweetie When I was about twelve years old, Dad found out that a family we knew didn't have any heat or food. My Dad had a full tank of natural gas delivered to their home and took the family to buy groceries. The mom bought staples, ham, and other items … [Read more...]
Do You Know Your Website or Virtual Home?
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Most people know their homes like the back of their hand. Since your business has a virtual home on the internet, you should be just as familiar with it. Here is a personal story concerning knowing where things are kept in your home and on your website. You just might be able to relate. As a newlywed, I stayed at home while my husband, a truck driver, was gone all week. Like most new brides, I had difficulty deciding where I wanted my new furniture to sit. One day the sofa looked right under the window but after a few days, it didn't look so … [Read more...]
Make Money with Information Products
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People look to the internet each and every day for information. Consider selling what people are looking for – information! If you are knowledgeable in a specialized area, offer an information product that will appeal to the people in your target market. Most people lead busy lives and don't always have time to order a book and wait for it to arrive. That is why information products are becoming more and more popular. Here are some tips to help you create and make money with information products. Your first question may be about the skills … [Read more...]
Business Plans For The Holiday Selling Season
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Sarah Robinson, a direct sales expert, offers great advice about making a business plan for the holidays! I have to say that I totally agree with her. Anyone who is a new home-business owner or is trying to boost their sales for the holidays, needs a business plan for the holidays. Here are a few suggestions to help you. One of the keys to making a profitable holiday business plan involves starting at least 90 days before the holiday! This leaves time for you to get your calendars organized, your products or services ready, decide on your … [Read more...]
Copywriting: Websites To Articles
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Find Out How To Avoid My Mistakes It wasn't so long ago that I was a new home business owner. At first, I began making graphics and designs for my own avatars. Then it turned into doing avatars for friends. Next came making graphics to put on items for families to use as keepsakes and reminders of fond memories. I built a shopping cart site to show these items. I joined a few sites and forums when I realized that my hobby was turning into a home business. At that time, I knew absolutely nothing about copywriting, SEO, internet marketing, or … [Read more...]
Be Heard, Speak Softly At Home And In Business
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I think Teddy Roosevelt had the right idea. He said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Of course, I'm not taking the quote literally and I don't advise you to carry a stick everywhere you go. However, I do recommend that you speak softly and be prepared to put your foot down, when needed. There will likely come a time when soft and kind doesn't work. This is when you will need a "big stick." In other words, you will need to be firm and willing to take a stand. This principle can be applied in every aspect of your life. It works with family, … [Read more...]
Back To School: Routines For Kids And Families
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Well, it's time for our little darlings to head back to school. Although my son isn't home with me now, I still have nightmares about this time of year. Ok, maybe not nightmares but I dang sure have "lasting memories" about it! When it came time for the kids to go back to school, I didn't know whether to throw a party or hide in a hole. There was a big part of me that couldn't wait to have some time to myself! Once school started, I wouldn't have to stop what I was doing to referee a fight or check to see what the kids were up to because … [Read more...]
